Written question asked by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 24 February 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Vaccination

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government how their vaccination policies are being aligned with broader public health outcomes, beyond immediate capacity savings in the NHS.

Answer

Vaccination plays an important role in the Government’s Plan for Change and Health Mission, including in the shift from sickness to prevention. The Department works closely with the UK Health Security Agency and NHS England, with expert advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, to design, implement, and deliver 17 programmes offering high levels of long-term protection. These include seasonal and routine programmes as set out in the national schedule.

Our vaccination and immunisation programmes therefore support multiple public health objectives, including contributing to efforts to eliminate or eradicate disease, prevent outbreaks of infectious disease, reduce the burden of ill-health, and to reduce health inequalities, for example by ensuring that targeted outreach can offer vaccinations to underserved populations.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL4867
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Cost effectiveness NHS Vaccination
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Vaccination

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